It will happen at some point down the road, but will it happen in 2021? We are very close to seeing Dinamo Zagreb and Serbia's Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) go toe-to-toe for the first time since 1991. It can happen in the Playoff Round of Champions League qualifying this season IF both teams go through in the next round. Dinamo will get through if they beat Polish … [Read more...] about Will Dinamo Dance With Crvena Zvezda?
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Sučić Shines In Atletico Madrid Friendly
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Yes, yes. I know. It's a meaningless pre-season friendly. And I would agree with you 90% of the time. But I'm going to leave this right here for all of you. We've said it once on CroatianSports and we'll say it a thousand more times: "Luka Sučić is going to be a rockstar!" And little things like these - at the age of 18 - will only build his confidence moving forward. … [Read more...] about Sučić Shines In Atletico Madrid Friendly
Markus & CroatiaU14 Break Down Expectations For The 2021-22 HNL Season
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MARKUS' TAKE HAJDUK After a good end to the season last year, Hajduk managed a 4th place finish, one point below Rijeka. This year they compete for a spot in the Europa Conference League group stage with a relatively easy draw. Expect to see some European football, Hajduk fans! This squad is the most exciting the Bili have seen in years, however, there are some … [Read more...] about Markus & CroatiaU14 Break Down Expectations For The 2021-22 HNL Season
Dinamo Handle Omonia 2-0 In 1st Leg of CL Qualifying
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Dinamo heroes Lovro Majer and Kristijan Jakić strike again as the Modri beat Cypriot club AC Omonia 2-0 in their first leg matchup in the 2nd round of Champions League qualifiers. Following a 5-2 aggregate victory in the 1st round of CL qualifiers over Icelandic side Valur, Dinamo was outclassed by Slaven Belupo in the opening round of the Prva Liga season, losing 2-0. Dinamo’s … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Omonia 2-0 In 1st Leg of CL Qualifying
Croatia’s EURO 2020: What Really Happened
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So what the hell happened to Croatia during EURO 2020? And more importantly, what the hell happened to our beloved Vatreni over the past three years? And how does Marcelo Brozović’s “ice packed” wrist at training during EURO 2020 reveal the answer? Since reaching the pinnacle of global football – playing in the World Cup Final – Croatia has become an absolute dumpster … [Read more...] about Croatia’s EURO 2020: What Really Happened
3 Years Ago Today…
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...little Croatia played on the world's largest stage - the World Cup Final. Croatian sports has had some monumental moments over the past three decades. And even though we didn't lift the trophy, this has to be the greatest sporting achievement in Croatia's history. It's not easy to get to a World Cup Final. Eight countries have won it and only 13 nations have played in … [Read more...] about 3 Years Ago Today…
It Was Not A Good Week For Croatian Sports
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Croatian sports fans around the world - including me - are spoiled. Especially when it comes to football, we are absolutely spoiled. Yes, the Spain extra time loss last week still stings, but at the end of the day, the Vatreni have only missed two tournaments since 1996. That is absolutely bonkers if you think about it for more than five seconds. Look at Serbia, Bosnia, … [Read more...] about It Was Not A Good Week For Croatian Sports
Croatian Young Guns To Watch For After EURO 2020
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After an average showing at Euro 2020 and lots of locker room drama for Croatia, it's evident the squad is in need of a major rebuild. Thankful for the Vatreni, this current generation of youth talent is the most outstanding the nation has ever seen - by far. After compiling a list of 120 Croatian talents to keep an eye on with Markus, here are 5 young players that could really … [Read more...] about Croatian Young Guns To Watch For After EURO 2020
Rebić Was This Year’s Nikola Kalinić
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Another tournament. Same problem. After Croatia's 5-3 loss to Spain in extra time earlier in the week, AC Milan winger Ante Rebić took to Instagram to voice his frustration. In a post he later deleted, Rebić said, "The Croatian national team has been crap for the past 2-3 years." Thanks Captain Obvious! But you're actually on the team and can do something about it. … [Read more...] about Rebić Was This Year’s Nikola Kalinić
